Erica Anderson
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dedicated Leadership Coach with over a decade of experience empowering individuals and organizations to reach their full potential. Skilled in providing personalized coaching, mentorship, and training programs that foster leadership development, enhance communication skills, and drive organizational success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Workforce Readiness Curriculum Facilitator
Great Jobs KC
11.2023 - Current
- Enhanced curriculum quality by conducting thorough research and incorporating relevant materials and resources.
- Implemented innovative instructional strategies, leading to increased student engagement and improved academic performance.
- Mentored new educators, offering guidance on best practices in curriculum development and classroom management techniques.
- Contributed to the development of assessment tools that accurately measured student understanding of course material.
- Led workshops for faculty members on integrating technology into the curriculum effectively, driving increased use of digital resources in instruction.
- Monitored curriculum implementation, assessing its overall effectiveness and making data-driven recommendations for ongoing improvement efforts.
Youth Development Specialist
One Heart Project
01.2023 - Current
- Boosted youth engagement by incorporating experiential learning and interactive activities into curriculum.
- Enhanced program effectiveness by regularly assessing and adapting strategies based on participant feedback and needs.
- Developed strong relationships with youth, fostering a supportive environment that encouraged personal growth and goal achievement.
- Promoted positive behaviors among participants by implementing evidence-based prevention and intervention techniques.
- Collaborated with fellow staff members to design comprehensive programs addressing the diverse needs of participating youths.
- Connected youth with community resources, facilitating access to education, employment, and social services opportunities.
- Organized events and workshops focused on skill-building, leadership development, and healthy living practices for participants.
- Established partnerships with local schools and organizations to increase awareness of available programs for at-risk youth populations.
Leadership and Divorce Coach
Empowering Mindsets Coaching
07.2022 - Current
- Delivered high-quality training sessions, ensuring participants developed a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
- Streamlined registration processes for workshops, reducing wait times and improving overall attendee satisfaction.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
- Developed customized training materials, enhancing participant comprehension and retention of key concepts.
- Led virtual training sessions using web-based platforms while maintaining high levels of participant interaction and engagement throughout the event duration.
- Evaluated participant progress through ongoing assessments to ensure mastery of course objectives before concluding each session.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry trends and best practices by attending professional development events, staying informed on new facilitation methods, and adapting them to the unique needs of clients.
- Used diverse teaching materials and motivational approaches to reduce learning gaps and instruct clients.
Assistant Director/High Conflict Parenting Coach
The Layne Project
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Provide multicultural competent programming services for framework to adults involved in High Conflict Divorce cases
- This includes counseling/psychotherapy, crisis intervention, clinical documentation and initiating appropriate referrals
- Provide consultation to faculty and staff members regarding parents behavior
- To faculty and administration
- Facilitate workshops and presentations to adults and children through Psycho-education and Individual/Group sessions, Plan, develop, and implement outreach activities directed at Courts, Schools, and Law offices, as determined collaboratively with the Director
- Collaborate with the Director of Supported Services in strategic planning and implementation of identified goals and initiatives
- Provide administrative support to the Director as needed
- Participate in weekly staff meetings and group case consultation
- Lead the search process to identify, interview and hire advanced practicum students (interns)
- Supervise Parenting Services in High-Conflict parenting cases
- Participate in departmental and organization wide committees as assigned
- Serve as a liaison with department and staff in the absence of the Director.
Lead Youth Advocate
Synergy Services
04.2019 - 03.2023
- Provides crisis intervention to teens 12-19
- Successfully completes intake and discharge paperwork for clients in shelter
- Teaches basic life skills to clients, addressing their individualized needs
- Performs methods to improve behavior management, communication skills, cooking, recreation, parenting skills, and budgeting
- Provides advocacy and assistance with meeting case management/treatment goals
- Participation in Performance and Quality Improvement activity is required by each employee
- Directly supervises 1-2 volunteers in the shelter as needed
- Carries out supervisory of volunteer responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Employment Services Program Manager
The Farmer’s House
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Adhered to and implements policies and procedures as guided by the Employment Services Handbook, Programs Handbook and Senior Director of Programs
- Facilitated and designed programming for partnerships and professional connections
- Facilitated and conduct employee trainings for onboarding and professional development Facilitated soft skills trainings for new workers entering the workforce Participated in individual served team meetings and development of individual service plans
- Conducted a weekly review of all daily documentation, t-logs, and transportation logs
- Develops fading schedules based on ES team reports.
- Ensured adequate staffing ratios and program coverage by completing bi-weekly schedules.
Lead Case Manager
Greater KC LINC
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Provided support to Welfare to Work clients by assessing strengths and individual issues as it relates to participants goals regarding employment and employment related activities
- Conducted call in sessions and orientations and present information on workshops, skills training, community work experience internships and job readiness activities by referring participants to community resources and providing follow up as a part of case management service
- Reviewed employment goals and assists participants in locating work goal opportunities within the community
- Monitored and reviewed the manner in which employment activities and job search is being conducted as the participants path to skills and work by offering encouragement and suggestions for improving employment related activities
- Required to accurately report data regarding employment related activities of participants to the state of Missouri.
Professional Skills Teacher
Operation New hope
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate workforce readiness learning
- Updated all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations Ensured student coursework activity/goals are programmatic, and providing corrective action revisions to case goals Assisted students in obtaining necessary resources to achieve case management goals Demonstrated preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds
- Facilitated classroom trainings on customer service and professionalism Collaborated effectively with the County of San Bernardino to ensure success of program compliance
Education
Master's Degree - Secondary Education
University of Phoenix
San Diego, CABachelor's Degree - Kinesology/Education
Philander Smith University
Little RockSkills
- Conflict Resolution
- Leading Innovation
- Strategic Thinking
- Project Planning and Delegation
- Effective Communication Skills
- Time and Energy Management
- Resilience Building
- Instructional Coaching
- Project-based learning
Certification
- NONPROFIT managers Institute graduate
- Micro Mba graduate- university of California- riverside
- Certified john wooden personal development coach
- CDC Certified divorce coach
Timeline
Workforce Readiness Curriculum Facilitator
Great Jobs KC
11.2023 - Current
Assistant Director/High Conflict Parenting Coach
The Layne Project
04.2023 - 02.2024
Youth Development Specialist
One Heart Project
01.2023 - Current
Leadership and Divorce Coach
Empowering Mindsets Coaching
07.2022 - Current
Employment Services Program Manager
The Farmer’s House
01.2022 - 11.2022
Lead Case Manager
Greater KC LINC
06.2019 - 01.2022
Lead Youth Advocate
Synergy Services
04.2019 - 03.2023
Professional Skills Teacher
Operation New hope
01.2018 - 09.2018
Master's Degree - Secondary Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor's Degree - Kinesology/Education
Philander Smith University
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